Transportation Paramedic (56 Hour)

Transportation Paramedic (56 Hour)

Salary

$21.30 - $31.94 Hourly

Location

Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility 6860 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0257

Department

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/5/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Gilbert Fire & Rescues Transportation Division is hiring Transportation Paramedics to staff our dedicated civilian EMS units. This is a full-time, 56-hour paramedic role focused exclusively on emergency and interfacility medical transport. The Division operates six medic units across eleven stations under direct medical oversight.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list from which we will fill vacancies as they open over the coming months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures, and in accordance with Arizona laws, Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations, regional protocols, Fire and Rescue Department policies and procedures and base station medical direction.
• Examines patients and communicates physical assessment findings to base hospital physicians.
• Administers IVs and injections.
• Performs CPR, endotracheal intubation, and other advanced airway procedures, applies splints, backboards, and cervical collars.
• Inventories medical and drug supplies and prepares emergency medical services reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Drives/operates Fire and Rescue transportation vehicles; operates a variety of equipment, including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment, and mobile radios.
• Participates in emergency medical services training programs, community service/public safety education events and other related programs.
• Supports firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties (e.g. rehabilitation sector, medical assistance, et.); develops an understanding of emergency scene operations and Incident Command System.
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This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. This position works a 48-hour schedule with 4-days off, with an average of 112-hours per pay period. The annualized pay range of the positions is $70,886.40 - $106,296.32 when working the full schedule with overtime pay included.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

Posting Closes: July 5

Virtual Interview Invites Sent by: July 9

Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: July 15

In-Person Interviews: Week of August 3

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 31

• Please note - this timeline is subject to change and is for planning purposes only*

About You

We are looking for paramedics who take ownership of patient outcomes, hold themselves to a high clinical standard, and perform reliably across emergency environments. The right candidate:

• Owns clinical quality. You hold yourself to protocol, communicate clearly under pressure, and treat every patient contact as a reflection of the our department.
• Performs consistently in high-stakes environments. Whether running a critical ALS call or completing an basic level transport, the pace and acuity vary. Your standard does not.
• Documents accurately and completely. Accurate, timely patient care reports are a core expectation. Documentation quality directly affects billing, compliance, and continuity of care.

If you are a licensed paramedic ready to work in a professional, mission-focused EMS division, we encourage you to apply! Here are our minimum qualification requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• To be eligible, incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Valid Arizona Drivers License by hire date - a 36-month motor vehicle record will be obtained during the pre-employment screening process; a satisfactory driving history is required for hire.
• Possess a current Arizona Emergency Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic at the time of application.
• Possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications at the time of application.
• Experience in a pre-hospital emergency or interfacility care setting is preferred; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert is one of the most recognized municipalities in Arizona - named the Most Prosperous City in the Country and consistently ranked among the best places to live and work. Gilbert is a community that invests in its infrastructure and its people, including its public safety services.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue is a full-service fire and EMS agency serving approximately 288,000 residents across 72 square miles. The Transportation Division operates dedicated civilian EMS units staffed by career paramedics and EMTs providing emergency and interfacility medical transport across the region.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue Transportation offers a career-grade EMS environment with stable scheduling, strong benefits, and the support of a well-resourced municipal agency. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package including self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability coverage, pension, and tuition reimbursement. See more in the presentation below.

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your qualifications. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A". Your answers to this questionnaire must be verifiable in your application, so complete your application thoroughly. Submitting a resume in lieu of completing your application fully may disqualify you from further consideration. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License, or can you obtain one by hire date?

• Yes
• No

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What level of formal education have you completed?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associates Degree / 2 Year of College Coursework
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

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Do you have a current Arizona Emergency Paramedic Certification or a National Registry Paramedic?

• Yes
• No

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Is your current state license in good standing with no active suspensions, restrictions, or pending disciplinary actions?

• Yes
• No (please explain)

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How many total years have you worked as a licensed EMT or Paramedic in an operational (patient care) role?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 10 years
• More than 10 years

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Of your total EMS career, how many years were spent functioning at the Paramedic (ALS) level?

• I have not held a Paramedic license
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 10 years
• More than 10 years

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In what setting(s) have you worked as a licensed clinician? Select all that apply.

• 911 / Emergency Response (ground)
• Interfacility Transport (IFT / non-emergency)
• Critical Care Transport (CCT / ALS-level IFT)
• Air Medical (rotor or fixed wing)
• Emergency Department or Hospital-Based EMS
• I have not yet worked in a clinical setting

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What is the longest continuous period you have held an active, operational EMS position (not including leaves, breaks in service, or school)?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Approximately how many patient care contacts (calls/transports) have you personally managed or co-managed as the primary or assisting clinician?

• I have not yet had patient care contacts
• Fewer than 100
• 100 to 500
• 501 to 1,500
• More than 1,500

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In two to four sentences, describe the clinical environment where you have spent the most time. Include the call volume, patient acuity level, and your primary role. If you have no prior experience, describe what has prepared you to succeed in this role.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs